Windows 7 build 7229 leaked

Windows 7 build 7229 leaked

Kevin. on 11 June 2009 - 20:05 · 95 comments & 36736 views

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Another Windows 7 build has leaked. This time it's build 7229. Sources are indicating that unless there is a leak internally from Microsoft, this would be last build leaked before the RTM. The build string is 7229.0.090604-1901 meaning that it was compiled a week ago. Earlier this week, build 7227 leaked to the public.

Initial reports indicate that you can not use your RC keys with this build, so if you want to activate properly you should not upgrade to this build. Update: RC keys are activating fine.

Windows 7 is still on track for a July RTM, and it's possible that it may even RTM by the end of June. Microsoft has announced that it will be available in stores October 22nd.

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(9 replies) #1 Neobond on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:13

SOMEONE CALL A PLUMBER!

#1.1 Sam Symons on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:16

Neobond said,

SOMEONE CALL A PLUMBER!

Tom is not going to be happy that you beat him to it

#1.2 WAR-DOG on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:27

Why, do you need some man on man action?

#1.3 +Kirkburn on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:22

WAR-DOG said,

Why, do you need some man on man action?

My, plumbers sure have branched out since I last read their job descriptions...

#1.4 R1pper on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:27

the plumber is also scene member at night, the plumber is ALL right, keeping the build safe at day time, and shares at night.

my kind of plumber!

p.s
neowin team, keep the plumber jokes, they are to cool.

#1.5 rm20010 on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:34

Joe is on his way.

(after making up some BS overseas)

#1.6 roblife on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:07

Sam Symons said,

Tom is not going to be happy that you beat him to it

That calls for diapers. All these leaks. Or that panty liner with wings. The one that doesnt leak.

#1.7 +CrossCheck on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:57

roblife said,

That calls for diapers. All these leaks. Or that panty liner with wings. The one that doesnt leak.

you know this from experience

#1.8 FaiKee on 12 Jun 2009 - 02:31

Tom W could still carry on with his joe thing by reporting 7231(VHD) lol.

#1.9 ZombieFly on 12 Jun 2009 - 12:32

roblife said,

That calls for diapers. All these leaks. Or that panty liner with wings. The one that doesnt leak.

tenna lady work a treat

[so i've heard]

(5 replies) #2 pzstm on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:14

Do the RC keys good for the activation of this one?

#2.1 Max™ on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:15

pzstm said,

Do the RC keys good for the activation of this one?

Apparently not.

#2.2 roadwarrior on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:02

Max? said,

Apparently not.

They've worked for all the leaks so far, so why would you think they don't work for this one? Just because some people have reported that they don't doesn't mean it's true (unless Microsoft intends this build or one VERY SOON to possibly be RTM).

#2.3 nonick on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:19

pzstm said,

Do the RC keys good for the activation of this one?

They work just fine.

#2.4 Rudy on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:33

if you read the article

Initial reports indicate that you can not use your RC keys with this build, so if you want to activate properly you should not upgrade to this build.

#2.5 roadwarrior on 12 Jun 2009 - 19:40

And that comment in the article (as I pointed out) was proven wrong.

(1 reply) #3 Pharos on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:20

I have downloaded and installed every single leak, but I'm going to give this one a miss. RTM is right around the corner and I'm sure they're keeping the branding aspects of the OS in total secrecy (thus why next builds are internal only). Can't wait to see (hear?) the new sounds or maybe even new animations / visual changes that they left to include at the last minute (those things generally don't need to be tested, so we may very well see new visual stuff). Those little things do get me excited, so I can't wait to see the finished product :-)

#3.1 +Chrono951 on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:25

C'mon new Aero Theme!

#4 +dead.cell on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:23

So 7227, 7229, and 7230? Lost...

(5 replies) #5 Michael Jacob on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:26

so, what's new?

#5.1 FoxieFoxie on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:35

Michael Jacob said,

so, what's new?

Last digit of build number

#5.2 Michael Jacob on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:26

FoxieFoxie said,

Last digit of build number

well that's really an innovation for users. Thank you Microsoft!

#5.3 +majortom1981 on 11 Jun 2009 - 23:21

Michael Jacob said,

well that's really an innovation for users. Thank you Microsoft!

Whats with the comment? This build isnt ment for normal users.

#5.4 Michael Jacob on 12 Jun 2009 - 01:46

majortom1981 said,

Whats with the comment? This build isnt ment for normal users.

wow I died.

#5.5 Atlonite on 15 Jun 2009 - 13:55

but then we of neowin aren't your normal user now are we

(9 replies) #6 acido00 on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:32

this has the new UI, you can enable it, it is disable by default, also you need to change the registry

#6.1 crankenstein.exe on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:34

screenshot?

#6.2 donBoomy on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:41

crankenstein.exe said,

screenshot?

FOR REAL

#6.3 Ebartolon on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:44

acido00 said,

this has the new UI, you can enable it, it is disable by default, also you need to change the registry

how?

#6.4 +TCLN Ryster on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:07

Seriously. You lot are so gullable.

#6.5 +Kirkburn on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:23

TCLN Ryster said,

Seriously. You lot are so gullable.

They're gullible too, even though it's not in the dictionary.

#6.6 dafin0 on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:57

Kirkburn said,

They're gullible too, even though it's not in the dictionary.

i just checked and gullible is so in there....

#6.7 RAID 0 on 12 Jun 2009 - 01:51

dafin0 said,

i just checked and gullible is so in there....

LOL

#6.8 +dead.cell on 12 Jun 2009 - 02:31

dafin0 said,

i just checked and gullible is so in there....

lmao, wow, you just made my day.

#6.9 Faisal Islam on 12 Jun 2009 - 04:50

FAKE

#7 paesan on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:34

I know the RTM is just around the corner but I can't resist in doing an install from 7201 to 7229. At this point, unless you are an enthusiasts, I would hold out for the RTM. For me it is format and install.

#8 Ebartolon on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:42

Anybody have links please pm me.

(2 replies) #9 acido00 on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:45

I'm installing it right now.. one second and I'll post here the screenshot and the steps to enable it.

#9.1 donBoomy on 11 Jun 2009 - 20:58

you can't be telling the truth... if this is a joke you got me- i'm in suspense

#9.2 Pharos on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:00

I don't know what's worse - you saying such things, or people falling for your crap LMAO

(3 replies) #10 crazlunatic on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:04

How can we activate without the keys?

#10.1 Neobond on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:18

Erm, quite simply - you don't

#10.2 kthx0r on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:18

You can use the official RC keys from the Microsoft site.

#10.3 BigCheese on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:48

I'm sure RTM will be out by the time the 30 day activation period is over.

(3 replies) #11 limok on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:06

You can't

#11.1 rseiler on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:12

Then where did the screenshot come from?

#11.2 +Kirkburn on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:21

limok said,

You can't

I can?

#11.3 bcs on 12 Jun 2009 - 18:51

Who can?

(2 replies) #12 EddiePwnsYou on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:11

I'm downloading it.
Already set up a 32GB unallocated space on my HD for it. Posting any weird thing.

OMG IT HAS AeRO FRESH DIAMOND

[/sarcasm]

#12.1 +Kirkburn on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:29

EddiePwnsYou said,

OMG IT HAS AeRO FRESH DIAMOND

[/sarcasm]

Mint flavoured or regular?

#12.2 virtorio on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:36

Kirkburn said,

EddiePwnsYou said,

OMG IT HAS AeRO FRESH DIAMOND

[/sarcasm]

Mint flavoured or regular?

Spicy Cinnamon

#13 08993 on 11 Jun 2009 - 21:38

It appears that RC keys are activating fine - time to move my steamapps folder again!

#14 splur on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:14

HAHAHAHA. What is this, the third leak this week? It's not even worth leaking anymore, what a waste of bandwidth. Wait for RTM!!!

(4 replies) #15 DragonWings on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:22

I download it and installed - it really has got new Aero Theme (you called it Diamond, right?)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8536/diamondtheme.png

Now it's still has got normal super bar skin, so I only noticed this small change.

#15.1 Jimmy422 on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:29

You're hilarious.

#15.2 Rudy on 11 Jun 2009 - 22:34

wow!!!! let me download this right away!! lol nice one

#15.3 jase chaos on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:14

DragonWings said,

Nice joke. Anyone with common sense knows that this is just cut from the Diamond Theme made for Vista. Ugh, nice try though.

#15.4 excalpius on 12 Jun 2009 - 20:12

With WindowBlinds in beta, SOMEONE is going to have fun mocking up a fake but convincing "new" Windows 7 "AERO DIAMOND DELUXE POSH SPICE!!!!!" theme...ahem.

Wait for it...

#16 BoDEAN on 11 Jun 2009 - 23:48

RC keys work fine.

(1 reply) #17 SoLoR1 on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:01

7231.0.x86fre.winmain.090608-1900.client_en-us.ultimate.vhd leaked as well.

#17.1 Faisal Islam on 12 Jun 2009 - 04:52

+1

hahahaha

#18 ChronoStriker1 on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:30

I'm trying to upgrade a prior build (I know its never a good idea to upgrade over but I want to try) to this but the installation seems to get stuck when importing settings, is there a log when it fails or get stop prematurely. Had the same issue when try to upgrade over vista, ended up doing a full install.

(1 reply) #19 pzstm on 12 Jun 2009 - 00:54

7231 can also activated with the RC key

#19.1 Faisal Islam on 12 Jun 2009 - 04:52

#20 Pugal on 12 Jun 2009 - 01:08

someone post some screenshots of the diamond theme

#21 haefft on 12 Jun 2009 - 01:10

Anyone know if the final version will carry any new ui changes?

#22 Michael Jacob on 12 Jun 2009 - 01:48

is there really a new ui/theme?

(2 replies) #23 shrbr on 12 Jun 2009 - 02:27

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8536/diamondtheme.png

#23.1 rseiler on 12 Jun 2009 - 03:01

Snow Leopard, eat your heart out.

#23.2 3rd impact on 12 Jun 2009 - 03:55

shrbr said,

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8536/diamondtheme.png

i've used aero diamond as a theme in vista. i got it from DA.

http://r0under.deviantart.com/art/Aero-Dia...-Final-69663294

what i'd really like to see them add to the themes is GlassGlow. it had been my theme since. i only lost it when i made windows 7 my main. this looks more fitting for windows 7 imho

http://hirawan.deviantart.com/art/GlassGlow-Final-2-64540710

GlassGlow in action:

http://porkporkpork.deviantart.com/art/my-...a-year-91165913

*ignore the dock, secretly i'm cheesy

*

Last edited by 3rd impact on 12 Jun 2009 - 04:10

#24 BoDEAN on 12 Jun 2009 - 03:20

i'VE upgraded each leak from 7100, no issues.

#25 0nyX on 12 Jun 2009 - 06:16

WIndows 7 7231 Pre-RTM
Installed in virtual pc.
7231.0.x86fre.winmain.090608-1900

Sorry for the low resolution but build is only available in VHD atm.

(1 reply) #26 0nyX on 12 Jun 2009 - 07:15

Windows 7 7229 Screenshot Album

#26.1 BorisX on 12 Jun 2009 - 09:48

Good job 0nyX thanx for the screens

(1 reply) #27 M.F.D.K on 12 Jun 2009 - 09:11

Just installed Build 7229 last night and all I can say is that, its fassst.

#27.1 The Patri0t on 12 Jun 2009 - 16:54

How fast???

(3 replies) #28 RanCorX2 on 12 Jun 2009 - 10:01

any idea what build is going to be RTM? if 7231 is still not RTM then what will be?

#28.1 robert_s on 12 Jun 2009 - 14:52

Build 7777, of course.

#28.2 RanCorX2 on 12 Jun 2009 - 15:41

joke?

#28.3 SoLoR1 on 12 Jun 2009 - 17:36

im sure its not even close, i mean not even EULA changed yet (not like they cant do that in a day but still), Im sure for RTM-escrow builds at least EULA would be changed already and you wouldnt have timebomb on build.

#29 0nyX on 12 Jun 2009 - 10:42

Thx BorisX

Always a pleasure!

#30 Mikeparkie on 12 Jun 2009 - 13:53

installing while im at work. will try it tonight, changes wont be that noticeable im guessing.

(1 reply) #31 acidic-e- on 12 Jun 2009 - 17:54

installed it lastnight. small increase of speed over rc1 but honestly not a major deal. Nice though

#31.1 xplatinum on 12 Jun 2009 - 22:40

acidic-e- said,

installed it lastnight. small increase of speed over rc1 but honestly not a major deal. Nice though

I always find it funny when people say 'it's faster' than last build. Exactly how were you able to quantitate the "small" inscrease in speed ?

(1 reply) #32 Hllander on 12 Jun 2009 - 18:34

installed but always the same problems here... Poor sound quality (Soundblaster Audigy), Poor Video Playback Quality (Nvidia 8800 GTX), Poor & Buggy tv-out (buggy nvidia drivers)

I really like win7 (i'm on xp) but i'll pass for now

#32.1 limok on 12 Jun 2009 - 22:48

I have the audigy and it works fine OOB, can't say anything bout the GTX.

#33 JessicaD on 12 Jun 2009 - 22:56

Pharos,

I would say that is a very wise road to take. After all, remember that any "leaked" version of Windows 7 may be a pre-release and a pre-infected install with minimal security and malicious software. While the Beta version (7000) of Windows 7 will begin to experience bi-hourly shutdowns in two weeks (July 1st), the Release Candidate of Windows 7 will not expire until next year! Windows 7 RC is available now for download directly from Microsoft and is full featured with advanced security, enhanced performance, increased speed and more. To learn more and receive direct access to the download center, head on over to Microsoft Springboard.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd361745.aspx

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

#34 spotts on 13 Jun 2009 - 01:27

Thanks Jessica for the heads up. It is obvious to spot the faked or changed version of a release if you know what to look for. I have been running 7100 and just downloaded this to see what RTM will be like as it is closer to the July RTM release date. I'm glad you have responded to the technet forums suggestion and fixed network browsing speed and copying deleting etc. Before 7100 was type \\server, wait, wait, wait, wait see it. Then click sub directory, wait. See it. Now it is instant and I mean instant. And it is not dependent on the operating machine your browsing. I browse both Windows XP and an RC 7100 machine with the 7229 release. So I'm happy I tried it. It will be the first OS system that I will buy on Day one of release of 23 Oct in Australia. Thanks for officially releasing the 7100 release to the public. Best PR thing you ever did. I have the RC release running on three computers so that's 3 sales and I will probably upgrade the other two in time but they have mission critical data on them so I'll wait a bit.

#35 bobbytunda on 13 Jun 2009 - 02:38

I installed build 7229 in vmware its nice to say the least. Looking forward to Oct 22

#36 Lolwutfusion on 14 Jun 2009 - 03:50

We're getting close to the final of Windows 7 by the day

#37 rudefyet on 14 Jun 2009 - 07:54

Not sure if the OEM in the iso filename has any significance, could that be a sign this version might have been shipped to OEMs for testing?

#38 kelinu on 14 Jun 2009 - 08:00

Keep up to date Neowin...yet another leak is out!
http://www.blogsdna.com/3630/windows-7-bui...nt-websites.htm

Build 7231, apparently is going be the last build before RTM.

We can only hope!

#39 atifsh on 15 Jun 2009 - 18:34

well ur wrong

7232 vhd is also out or maybe its 7231 vhd but mislabled on usual places

#40 kelinu on 17 Jun 2009 - 18:26

And now 7260 is out! Check it out on wzor,

#41 djf100 on 29 Jun 2009 - 02:34

JessicaD,

re: "enhanced performance, increased speed and more"

That may be true for some aspects of Win7, BUT Compared to WinXP Pro, Win7 is 40% - 50% slower (fps) in rendering Direct3D video Apps (like ActiveWorlds); Makes Win7 a "downgrade" for that real world use, overshadowing any Win7 improvements & features.

Application Virtualization (via xpmode beta); has a place for specific legacy business use, BUT for all its good intention can't be used to overcome that Direct3D performance loss, as it isn't designed or suitable for Performance 3D video apps, (due xpMode beta's Win95 era S3Trio virtual video driver), and results in a further 50% or more loss in video rendering (fps) performance.

Hopefully you're in a position to be able to motivate the "rite people" to research ways of improving Win7's Direct3D video rendering performance. (before Win7 is released would be nice).

-djf100

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